1778
Teatro alla Scala in Milan was inaugurated with the world premiere of Antonio Salieri's "Europa riconosciuta", composed for the opening of the new opera house.
August 3 — On This Day in Opera
This page lists notable events in opera history that happened on August 3, including world premieres, composer births, deaths, and important milestones.
1829
Gioachino Rossini's final opera, "Guillaume Tell", received its world premiere at the Paris Opéra.
1884
Composer Louis Gruenberg was born in Brest-Litovsk. He later wrote the Metropolitan Opera commission "The Emperor Jones".
1939
Death of Danish composer August Enna, known primarily for his operas, including *Agleia*.
1959
English baritone Simon Keenlyside, internationally acclaimed for performances at the Royal Opera House, Metropolitan Opera, Vienna State Opera and other major houses, was born in London.
2002
The world premiere of Kaija Saariaho's opera "Adriana Mater" was announced during the Salzburg Festival production period, with major portions of the work completed for festival preparation.